Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Knicks’
Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Knicks’
Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Knicks’ — A Tribute to the Greatest Rivalry of the Jordan Era
The Air Jordan 3 Retro ‘Knicks’ is a colorway built on one of the most storied rivalries in NBA history. The New York Knicks were a constant nemesis for Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls — a team defined by swarming defense and a take-no-prisoners mentality that made them the most formidable obstacle standing between Jordan and championship glory throughout the late ‘80s and ‘90s. The countless regular season and playoff classics between these two franchises produced some of the most memorable moments in basketball history, and this AJ3 colorway pays tribute to all of it.
One game in particular serves as the heart of this design: Jordan’s infamous “Virus Game” from the 1987–1988 season. Fighting through a brutal stomach virus, Jordan took the floor against the Knicks and delivered a 47-point performance, willing the Bulls to victory through sheer force of will. An inner tongue graphic reading 04.08.88 immortalizes that date — a quiet but powerful nod to one of the most remarkable individual performances in the history of the sport.
Key Features
- White Tumbled Leather Upper — A premium white tumbled leather base anchors the ‘Knicks’ colorway with a clean, classic foundation that lets the color details speak for themselves
- Elephant Print Overlays — The AJ3’s signature elephant print wraps the toe, mudguard, and eyelets, grounding the colorway in the silhouette’s most iconic design detail
- Blue Accents Throughout — Blue hits on the sock liner, eyelets, tongue, and Air Jordan heel branding bring the Knicks color story to life across every detail of the upper
- 04.08.88 Inner Tongue Graphic — A hidden tribute to Jordan’s legendary “Virus Game” against the Knicks, referencing the date of one of the most iconic performances of his career
- Black, Grey & White Outsole — A classic AJ3 outsole in black, grey, and white with original Air Jordan 3 branding completes the design
- Visible Air-Sole Unit — The original AJ3 innovation: a visible Air unit in the heel provides responsive, all-day cushioning
Colorway: White / Blue / Black | Inspiration: MJ’s “Virus Game” vs. the New York Knicks, April 8, 1988 | Originally Released: September 2019
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